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Wedding paella catering in Long Ditton, Greater London
From the first sizzle of the sofrito to the last spoonful of crispy rice, paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food turns food into part of your wedding in Long Ditton.
- Informal wedding breakfasts
- Farm and barn venues
- Vow renewals and civil ceremonies
Wedding paella catering for Long Ditton events
Wedding paella catering in Long Ditton, made fresh on the day
Mixed diets are easy at a paella wedding: each paella has its own pan, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. For evening wedding food and destination-style celebrations at home, we’ll put together a menu of evening paella, Spanish desserts and table tapas.
Couples in Long Ditton frequently marry locally and hold the reception at a venue or garden nearby. Paella suits either, given a ventilated cooking spot. In London, parking and loading need planning early. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so the food is hot, fresh and part of the occasion.
- Location
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- County
- Greater London
- Special diets
- Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal
- Also available
- Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Planning for every diet
Every guest is catered for, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal included. To get it right:
- Choose pan-side or table service
- Send us the running order and speech times
- Put us in touch with your venue
- Tell us how many evening guests to expect
We keep in touch with your venue coordinator or toastmaster on the day, so you can enjoy yourselves.
Finish with Spanish desserts or your cake.
Places near Long Ditton
Other catering in Long Ditton
The menu, dish by dish
Paella wedding breakfast
A choice of paellas, served at the pans or to the tables, with bread and salad.
Canapé tapas
One- and two-bite tapas on boards, perfect during the photos.
Why choose wedding paella catering in Long Ditton?
Paella feels relaxed and generous, which is why couples choose it, and guests talk about it afterwards.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Rustic barn weddings
- Big weddings with every diet
- Spanish-themed and destination-style weddings
- Blessings and vow renewals
Historic houses near Long Ditton include Hampton Court Palace (1.5 miles north-west) and Fitznells Manor (3.6 miles south-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking.
Before you book anyone
- VAT, if it applies
- Travel and parking costs
- The wet-weather plan
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Space, weather and the venue
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. In general, we need:
- An open-sided catering gazebo next to the marquee
- Open air or a well-ventilated covered spot
- Agreement from the venue or landowner to cook on site
As a London location, Long Ditton is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking takes planning: let us know about permits, bays or off-street parking.
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think.
Popular choices
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
- Dessert
- Table tapas
- Canapé tapas
- Evening paella
Weddings in Long Ditton: venues, ceremonies and travel
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Whether your wedding is in the middle of Long Ditton or on the outskirts, we offer the same service: paella cooked live, every diet catered for and a clear quote. We cook in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
For guests travelling by train, the nearest station is Surbiton station, about 0.7 miles north-east. The Wood nearby makes a lovely backdrop for photos, and the countryside around Long Ditton suits an outdoor reception.
Wherever your wedding is in KT6, we can cook for your guests. Local streets include Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Nearby, we also cater weddings in Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cater in London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Long Ditton include The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Nearby schools include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Raintree pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
How we price wedding paella catering
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Your choice of paellas
- How many guests are eating
- Extra courses such as canapés, tapas and dessert
- Waiting and bar staff
Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you only pay for what you want.
What we need to know
The more we know about your wedding, the better we can plan. Please include:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and allergy numbers
- Expected numbers
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
Thinking about wedding paella catering for your wedding in Long Ditton? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll reply with a menu and a clear price. To contact us, use our quote form.
Is live paella right for your wedding?
Buffets can mean food sitting for a while. Paella goes straight from pan to plate. When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. We itemise ours.
Why choose Love Paella in Long Ditton
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- A quote that spells everything out
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Organising for someone else?
If your event is in a public space, such as a park, check what permission you need first. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will talk you through the process. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
Long Ditton questions
Can you cook in Stokes Field?
Only if the landowner, normally the council, allows it. Check with them, and we will provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at Church of St Mary?
Yes, at a garden, marquee or venue nearby with a suitable spot to cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Can you provide dessert?
Yes, Spanish desserts can be added. Let us know if you’d like one in your enquiry.
Do you provide plates and cutlery?
If you need them, yes. Proper crockery or quality disposables can be added to your booking.
Is the paella cooked on site?
Yes. We arrive with everything we need and cook it there and then, then serve straight from the pan.
Is halal food available?
We can. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Is paella too casual for a wedding?
It can be dressed up or kept relaxed, depending on presentation and service.
Can we try the food first?
Ask us about tastings when you get in touch.
The process
We get there well before serving, unload, set up the burners and prepare the stock. Guests typically gather round to watch as the paella takes shape. Golden-hour photos in Long Ditton at midsummer come around 9:20pm, which helps us time evening food around your photos. In late May, sunset is about 8:55pm, and in late September about 7:05pm.
- First, we check your date.
- You choose canapés, tapas, paellas and desserts.
- We confirm the plan with your coordinator.
- Guests watch the paella cook during the reception.
- We serve and clear our cooking area.
How to prepare
- Leave space around the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
- Get the venue’s permission for cooking
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your wedding in Long Ditton, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning help
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff